[MassHistPres] Tercentenery marker rehab

[Mike Potaski]

There's been some discussion about engaging DOT on this as the original statute gave them the mission and budget line. I'm aware of two that deal with Native Americans that have been updated in recent years.

The Uxbridge Historic Commission has had some discussion about adding a sign in our town. We've also talked about joining the advocacy effort contemplated by the Mass. Historical Alliance to start engaging in conversations with our legislators on the matter.

Mike Potaski
Uxbridge Historic Commission

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Subject: [MassHistPres] Tercentenery marker rehab

Hi all,

We have a marker that should be updated for historical inaccuracy and harmful perspective. I would be curious to hear from Historical Commissions in other communities if they updated theirs with any success. There is some concern on the part of some commissioners here in my town about doing this, but I think there is a way to create a marker with reparative language, and maintain the old signange as part of the history of the marker.

Thanks!
Amy

Amy E. Smith
Chair, Georgetown Historical Commission
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